Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

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3.5

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 8685 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 5,478 out of 8685
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  1. M1sfiT
    Sep 3, 2023
    7
    Gaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaameeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees!!!!!!!!! cod
  2. matgotcaught
    Aug 18, 2023
    0
    This is just another side by side example of Activision fueling up their cash cow to start mooooving along more money for their pockets. MW3 is revealed and only can ask each other WHY? There's no true real content that will require a new game, nothing different here for $70.00+ that they couldn't just release /patch for in the previous version of the game.
    Blizzard and Diablo 4 when    This is just another side by side example of Activision fueling up their cash cow to start mooooving along more money for their pockets. MW3 is revealed and only can ask each other WHY? There's no true real content that will require a new game, nothing different here for $70.00+ that they couldn't just release /patch for in the previous version of the game.
    Blizzard and Diablo 4 when they felt the presence of Activision when they took over was an instant destruction of some of the TOP games available & top developers. World of Warcraft, DEAD. Overwatch 1 ( you paid for it and it was actually ok. They kill it and release OW2 that's free, but completely garbage just for money cash cow.) Diablo series, a complete flake. D2R was released with the old team and had real potential to revisit a great classic with new life breathed into it; until Activision got involved. Then D4 is a perfect example of destroying a game and looking to just take peoples money. SOMETHIING has to give with these big box guys not releasing games for endless fun with your friend and the content in a game. They are releasing highly priced video games with mediocre content that can be blown through very quickly leaving a dry bitter taste in your mouth as a gamer.,    … Expand
  3. XboxPro
    Jul 19, 2023
    10
    my favorite modern warfare. this is basically a fixed mw2 but in my opinion way better. the story is a step down but the multiplayer is super fun with the customization, maps, and the player icons. and spec ops is the best part with a survival mode. survival is kind of like zombies but with less things to do. and spec ops missions can be multiplayer and a lot of missions.
  4. RTCWFAN
    Jun 6, 2023
    7
    Good ending for a fantastic trilogy. Loved the story but the game is way too short. Overall rating: 7.4.
  5. goodgriff33
    Apr 27, 2023
    7
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  6. Kostas_Spirou
    Jan 22, 2022
    8
    The end of the original Modern Warfare Trilogy.

    Unfortunately it's not innovative in terms of gameplay but it's still very fun. My favorite story in series, more action and some very iconic missions. The Multiplayer is unfortunately a little bit uninteresting and the maps are decent. Last but not least, the Spec Ops missions are even better than before, there's a good amount of    The end of the original Modern Warfare Trilogy.

    Unfortunately it's not innovative in terms of gameplay but it's still very fun.

    My favorite story in series, more action and some very iconic missions.

    The Multiplayer is unfortunately a little bit uninteresting and the maps are decent.

    Last but not least, the Spec Ops missions are even better than before, there's a good amount of content.

    Final Rating: "Great" ~ 8/10.    … Expand
  7. kozachenko
    Sep 30, 2022
    0
    this is an absolute rubbish console port for the pc. unfair multiplayer with no ranked dedis, bad graphics, no special pc abilities... infinity ward reprinted mw2 with a 3 on the end and activision is digging people's pockets for money. at least the singleplayer's not bad. campaign is crazy as always and spec ops is fun with friends
  8. MaxieZeus
    Sep 20, 2022
    8
    Certainly a disappointment after the first two, the story feels rushed and the multiplayer is basically the same as the last one but the added survival mode is great. Still a great game and a fin conclusion if you ask me.
  9. Kio22
    Sep 11, 2022
    8
    This game shows how the original Call of Duty Modern Warfare trilogy is the model of consistency bringing a cool action-packed story with kick ass characters and fun environments and weapons. The only thing I wish they would change is making the story last longer than 6 hours cause all the modern warfare games feel a little too short. This game was a little disappointing due to the setupThis game shows how the original Call of Duty Modern Warfare trilogy is the model of consistency bringing a cool action-packed story with kick ass characters and fun environments and weapons. The only thing I wish they would change is making the story last longer than 6 hours cause all the modern warfare games feel a little too short. This game was a little disappointing due to the setup from the previous game, but it still manages to deliver a great experience and a satisfying conclusion to the trilogy. Trying to understand all of the bad reviews for this game >.>… Expand
  10. Maxxgold
    Sep 11, 2022
    4
    I initially gave this game a good rating and got upset with all the people leaving negative reviews. Well things have changed. Elite service which I paid 50 dollars for still doesn't work. The lag compensation is so bad that this game is just not fun anymore. I have a 25 up and 25 down with a 17 millisecond ping to the call of duty servers but for some reason Infinity Wards punishes peopleI initially gave this game a good rating and got upset with all the people leaving negative reviews. Well things have changed. Elite service which I paid 50 dollars for still doesn't work. The lag compensation is so bad that this game is just not fun anymore. I have a 25 up and 25 down with a 17 millisecond ping to the call of duty servers but for some reason Infinity Wards punishes people with good internet connections with something called lag compensation which gives the guy with **** internet service the advantage. Even when that's not happening the game is just utter garbage. I mean really ??? No dedicated servers for a game that is going to make over a billion dollars. I will never buy another Moderen Warfare game again.… Expand
  11. notbradyn_YT
    Jun 21, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Again, I don't understand why people hate this game so much. Sure it's got issues but I thought it was great. The campaign is the sad but perfect story end for this sub-series. Makarov. **** Gets it. Every one was devastated when "Soap" died and the twist of Yuri being there the whole time was phenomenal. I never got to play the multiplayer so I'm just gonna skip over that. The mode I love the most is by far, survival. So, so addicting.… Expand
  12. ZombieRobot
    Mar 18, 2022
    4
    Honestly there is nothing new to this game. It plays exactly the same as all the previous Call of Duty games since Modern Warfare 1. The graphics are the same, the sound is the same, and worst of all the game play is exactly the same.
  13. popPunker
    Mar 5, 2022
    4
    Esse jogo é o motivo de muitas pessoas pensarem que até hoje call of duty é sempre a mesma coisa, ele é MUITO parecido com o modern warfare 2, isso não é tão ruim pq mw2 foi um ótimo cod, mas obviamente que é muito menos do que o esperado.
    Ele mais parece uma DLC standalone do que de fato um outro jogo, tem novidades interessantes e essas novidades impactam muito na gameplay, mas é    Esse jogo é o motivo de muitas pessoas pensarem que até hoje call of duty é sempre a mesma coisa, ele é MUITO parecido com o modern warfare 2, isso não é tão ruim pq mw2 foi um ótimo cod, mas obviamente que é muito menos do que o esperado.
    Ele mais parece uma DLC standalone do que de fato um outro jogo, tem novidades interessantes e essas novidades impactam muito na gameplay, mas é compreensível o hate que esse jogo levou na época apesar do jogo em si ser muito divertido.

    Quem gostou da historia do MW2, não vai se decepcionar com esse, na minha opinião ele tem a melhor campanha da franquia, o multiplayer não supera o do seu sucessor (BO2) mas também é muito bom embora atualmente tenha poucos jogadores.

    Até então, pra mim ele seria um jogo nota 7 MAS na versão do xbox 360 (vi alguns relatos de também acontecer na versão do ps3, mas não posso confirmar) esse jogo tem um problema nos servidores, tu só consegue jogar o multiplayer dele se tu já tiver jogado anteriormente naquela conta, caso contrário tu vai ficar eternamente buscando partida e nunca vai encontrar.
    Então se tu pensa comprar esse jogo no xbox 360 em 2022, saiba que pra você vai ser como se os servidores estivessem fechados.    … Expand
  14. lesiuML
    Jan 24, 2022
    6
    It's a OKAY game but it's surely not even close to mw1 or 2. Story is just too quick in terms of action... Everything is happening very fast and you can't relax for a while in some calm mission. For me it was just too many explosions and too many unnecessary enemies respowns. Countless waves of enemies is just a bad decision... I've died too many times from blowing cars and enemiesIt's a OKAY game but it's surely not even close to mw1 or 2. Story is just too quick in terms of action... Everything is happening very fast and you can't relax for a while in some calm mission. For me it was just too many explosions and too many unnecessary enemies respowns. Countless waves of enemies is just a bad decision... I've died too many times from blowing cars and enemies spowning in front of me or behind me. Story is okay but it's not that engaging and well thought as previous mw games.… Expand
  15. MrBard
    Jan 8, 2022
    10
    It was my first Call of Duty game, my mother bought it for me in 2018 (or 2016, or 2017 oh my good i can't recall!). And when i played it i was very happy and ready to fill Makarov with his terrorist face! And for haters i have only one sentence: shut up and don't touch my nostalgia! Even if we lived in a utopia, you still wouldn't **** like something! I absolutely do not give a ****It was my first Call of Duty game, my mother bought it for me in 2018 (or 2016, or 2017 oh my good i can't recall!). And when i played it i was very happy and ready to fill Makarov with his terrorist face! And for haters i have only one sentence: shut up and don't touch my nostalgia! Even if we lived in a utopia, you still wouldn't **** like something! I absolutely do not give a **** about bugs, shortcomings of something, or the simplicity of the plot! It was my first ,,Call of Duty" game and i love it.… Expand
  16. Killiomadness
    Nov 14, 2021
    8
    Idc what people say this is one of my favorite cod games ever made and a great final, looking back in 2021 this maybe be not to good of a game but it’s surely better than the others, I recommend a try and you will love it campaign amazing and heartbreaking, multiplayer enjoyable (now) spec ops enjoyable,
  17. eva3si0n
    Nov 5, 2021
    8
    In 2011, it was popular to scold MW3. After the scandal with Infinity Ward and the magnificent Black Ops 2 in MW3, there was nothing new. This is a continuation of the MW2, without any improvement. But now 10 years later it is clear that then the series was still in order. The plot of the single game finally became delusional, but fun and he keeps the player at the screen for his 4-5In 2011, it was popular to scold MW3. After the scandal with Infinity Ward and the magnificent Black Ops 2 in MW3, there was nothing new. This is a continuation of the MW2, without any improvement. But now 10 years later it is clear that then the series was still in order. The plot of the single game finally became delusional, but fun and he keeps the player at the screen for his 4-5 hours. There are interesting missions that do not look like a tire with endless balvanches. Even Russians have been shown not complete idiots, which is very rare. Yes, it was with this part that the fall of the Call of Duty series began, but it is clearly not the worst of them.… Expand
  18. Kostas101
    Oct 12, 2021
    8
    The End of the Original Modern Warfare Trilogy, personally my favorite story in the series, with even more action, and some fantastic & emotional missions, but a less enjoyable Multiplayer experience.
  19. DisneyLover1
    Sep 15, 2021
    8
    The biggest thing about MW3's development was that most of the original Infinity Ward Team left to form Respawn Entertainment, that original Infinity Ward development team would go on to make the Titanfall Games. Since that team left, the developing cycle became shorter for the making of MW3 going around 6-8 months which was the shortest COD Game development cycle. But, Infinity Ward stillThe biggest thing about MW3's development was that most of the original Infinity Ward Team left to form Respawn Entertainment, that original Infinity Ward development team would go on to make the Titanfall Games. Since that team left, the developing cycle became shorter for the making of MW3 going around 6-8 months which was the shortest COD Game development cycle. But, Infinity Ward still was able to conclude the Modern Warfare Trilogy in a pretty good way.

    The Campaign was amazing since it actually wrapped up the real story unlike with Black Ops 3 which didn't take place after BO2 and it didn't follow-up on your decisions from the BO2 Campaign.

    Spec Ops was brought back from MW2 making new missions, an endless survival mode, & a brand new mode called Chaos Mode which is a Quick PVE Mode where you chain kills to score as many points as possible before time runs out. MW3's Spec Ops was a big step-up after MW2 but its still not better than Treyarch Zombies.

    MW3's Multiplayer didn't stand out that much compared to the rest of the Modern Warfare Trilogy but we still got new features like Specialist Kill-streaks (which can transform the players into super soldiers by giving them all of the perks) & community game-modes like All or Nothing & Infected. One significant change about MW3's Multiplayer was the Season Pass because it was sold like a big Battle-Pass for 12 months and it didn't have 4 DLC Drops like Black Ops 1. The system was dropping new Maps & Game modes like the Face-off Playlist (1v1, 2v2, 3v3, & Hardcore 3v3), the overall Season Pass really shook up the game a lot. MW3 Multiplayer also has the most overall launch content having over 50+ Guns to use & 16 Maps to play on, it has the best launch multiplayer IMO. Overall, if the development cycle was longer than it would've been originally, it would've been the best game of the Trilogy.    … Expand
  20. CloudStrife05
    Aug 20, 2021
    8
    Rating based of single player campaign. I do not play multiplayer. With that said, decent game with a decent ending.
  21. frederik1478
    Jul 29, 2021
    5
    Call Duty Modern Warfare 3 basic step to get the franchise in on the good game play that was in Call of Duty Modern Warfare , The campaigns in the last 3 games have been kind of disappointing and it's just say that Black Ops was a fever dream. It was an enjoyable popcorn experience so it's ok
  22. mlnsn
    Jul 22, 2021
    8
    Gameplay : 8/10
    Design (video + audio) : 7/10
    Story : 7/10
    Technical aspects : 8/10
    Repeatability: 8/10
  23. DarCbrGr
    Jun 26, 2021
    9
    This game has it all: a heart-wrenching campaign, addicting and rage inducing multiplayer, and the occasionally fun spec ops mode.
  24. Yobyoni
    May 21, 2021
    9
    Personally, this is my second favourite call of duty game, behind black ops 2. While not objectively one of the better call of duty games, I have some incredible memories from this game that I will never get. That is why I love this game dearly.
  25. jakandjoe
    Apr 21, 2021
    8
    i love this game the zombie which is like gta survival series is the best part the online stinks and the story mode is great awesome game.
  26. Nebraska619
    Mar 1, 2021
    2
    As many of others have pointed out this game is just a glorified map pack of the previous title. The campaign was ok and the ending was cool ig but it really didn't stand out enough to be considered good. Just ok. Also they did it again with a boring 1 dimensional character but this time its frost. Just like with the other 2 games the American had a fun mission with a good looking area andAs many of others have pointed out this game is just a glorified map pack of the previous title. The campaign was ok and the ending was cool ig but it really didn't stand out enough to be considered good. Just ok. Also they did it again with a boring 1 dimensional character but this time its frost. Just like with the other 2 games the American had a fun mission with a good looking area and map but with no personality to the point where it's physically agitating. I do not like this game and i regret replaying it. 1 star.… Expand
  27. vGuy
    Feb 21, 2021
    10
    Easily the best CoD game in the franchise. Brilliant ending to the story, phenomenal multiplayer and excellent spec ops mode. You can play this for hours. (if you can find a multiplayer match today, although that isn't really the game's fault.)
  28. Rt1
    Dec 29, 2020
    8
    I don’t understand why this game was so hated. It might look almost the same as MW2, all the mechanics might be the same, but taking the newer games into consideration, MW3 deserves a lot of praise.

    Campaign- Great story, mission locations and atmospheres are very diverse compared to the last 2 modern warfare games. Characters very memorable as always in the MW trilogy. A fitting end.    I don’t understand why this game was so hated. It might look almost the same as MW2, all the mechanics might be the same, but taking the newer games into consideration, MW3 deserves a lot of praise.

    Campaign- Great story, mission locations and atmospheres are very diverse compared to the last 2 modern warfare games. Characters very memorable as always in the MW trilogy. A fitting end.

    Special Ops- A drastic improvement from MW2. IW and Sledgehammer packed loads of content into MW3’s spec ops. 16 missions, survival and chaos made it a lot of fun. Multiplayer- I’m not gonna lie, the multiplayer maps are pretty mediocre. But solid weapons and killstreaks keep you invested in it. And amazingly, micro transactions aren’t blown in your face! The developers had the ‘if you want it, go and earn it’ kind of attitude back then.    … Expand
  29. storygamer
    Dec 24, 2020
    6
    Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is a double-edged sword. On the one hand, FPS fans will have their fun with this title. On the other hand, if you played the first two Modern Warfare games, you get nothing new here. Fast action-filled battles, a short but thrilling single-player campaign and a pretty fun multiplayer. And after all this fun, MW 3 is just like the FIFA franchise. EverythingCall Of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is a double-edged sword. On the one hand, FPS fans will have their fun with this title. On the other hand, if you played the first two Modern Warfare games, you get nothing new here. Fast action-filled battles, a short but thrilling single-player campaign and a pretty fun multiplayer. And after all this fun, MW 3 is just like the FIFA franchise. Everything warmed up, not good, not bad, just mediocre!… Expand
  30. SWFan523
    Nov 15, 2020
    5
    Big step down from MW2. Graphically, gameplay wise, and story. Has strong moments but a cookie cutter conclusion.
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#13 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2011
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#13 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2011

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88

Generally favorable reviews - based on 81 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 79 out of 81
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 81
  3. Negative: 0 out of 81
  1. Gamer Limit
    Jan 11, 2012
    85
    Ultimately, Modern Warfare 3 feels similar to it's brethren, but that doesn't mean it isn't a great game. The single player element is still exciting, and multiplayer has more options than ever – if you're a fan of Call of Duty, Modern Warfare 3 is a no brainer.
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  2. Game Over Online
    Dec 28, 2011
    84
    Modern Warfare 3, while still an excellent thrill ride in its own right, feels far too similar to MW2 or even Black Ops for my taste.
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  3. Xbox World 360 Magazine UK
    Dec 12, 2011
    88
    I never expected Modern Warfare 3 to go toe-to-toe with EA's juggernaut this year, but it came out of the gates with a tour de force campaign and co-op mode. It loses points with a perhaps too-familiar multiplayer that caters to the juvenile on Xbox Live; though don't be mistaken, Modern Warfare 3 is one hell of a shooter and a highlight for a series that just won't die – no matter how much we wish it bloody would, at times.
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